Category Archives: About Me (since you Insist)

I’ve been away from BnV for far too long, I know, but life has been changing so quickly, with new jobs, new towns, moving, and finally being with the one I Love so dearly, so I ask for your kind forgiveness ….and your patience. I feel the need to enjoy these new moments and not rush through them, so although it has been some time, some time seems yet to pass before I find myself back at the keyboard in earnest.

Change brings Change, naturally, and there may be some changes ahead for BnV just as surely as there have been changes for me personally. I do hope you will all enjoy a beautiful season, lol, even without me… 🙂 I look forward to renewing our relationship when all this transition settles and I can once again touch Inspiration with awe-struck humility and weave music with words!

I’ve been unusually quiet for atypically long, and I am truly sorry. Believe me, I miss stopping by, seeing your posts, chatting with my friends, but the maddening rush of life has been more than customarily maddeningly lately and in the few brief moments of calm I manage to squeeze in, I have been focusing on my latest Work In Progress, a Jane Austin-esque Romance now well over 150,000 words!! PHEW!!! AND to top that off, I am working on moving at the end of this month…so needless to say, the hush shall continue for a short while to come.

Still, to my absolute Delight……Booknvolume has reached two additional Milestones: over 18,000 followers and over 240,000 visits world-wdie!

Who knew, when I first started out, that the words would come so prolifically or that so many would find my particular brand of verbosity appealing, interesting or, at the very least, bizarre enough to warrant a few return visits 🙂 Regardless of the reasons, however, Please Please allow me to take this opportunity, on this Thankful Thursday, to say how much YOU mean to me, How much your Support and Appreciation of what I offer here makes me smile and continues to Inspire me.

As I said in my very first post : So there you are and here I am, two partners in time; one sharing, one gaining (little or nothing, but perhaps at least a smile…if I am successful) giving and receiving, for better or for worse….(yes, I see the direction this metaphorical segment is taking and I would break off, but where this is going illustrates so well another of my quirks, which is, though I hate to admit it, that I do tend to find meaning in even the simplest things)…so to get back to my metaphor… if you think about it, being a writer and a reader is rather like being in a relationship ( I was going to use the M word, but we barely know each other yet). There’s good, there’s bad, there’s mutual intrigue, there are laughs and tears, arguments and betrayals of one form or another, but in the end, it’s generally worthwhile. (there, that wasn’t too bad, was it?)

And Thanks to you, this relationship continues, the Inspiration flows on and, hopefully, so too does the laughter! So For YOU! My Dear Sweet WordPress Family:

OH How the Surprise of Tears come,
Rushing in on my Poise and Certainty
When Such a Warm and Delicate Touch
As Your words and support,
In Delight of Mine,
Causes the Moon to Shiver,
The Sun to Shine
Without the Simplest Enticement or Lure!
My Thanks, Seemingly Paltry,
Yet Honest and Pure,
Rings True and Clear as the Song of the lark,
For Ever Do I Receive This Honor
With More Gratitude of Thought and Feeling
Than My Language or Heart Can Sweetly Express.

The currents of life ever shift and change their flow. Sometimes those changes bring challenges, other times, Blessings, and even less often, both. This is one of those times.

Challenging, because I am in the midst of a life altering new direction. Blessings, because this new direction shall allow my Beloved and I to share our lives together. As it is Romantic Tuesday, I thought it a fitting time to announce my happy news.

No, sorry, no wedding bells pealing….not just yet anyway, but certainly a joyful occasion nevertheless. You see, over the next few weeks, I will be moving to the Washington DC area where my Dear One and I shall embark upon sharing our lives together. A new challenge in more than one respect, but a Blessing to be absolutely sure!

This change also will require me to take on a new job, which I have been searching for diligently over the past several months. Again, very challenging without a doubt, but another opportunity to be Blessed and to Be A Blessing in new situations, with new co-workers and new patients.

After a great deal of consideration, I have come to the realization that I am going to need to take some time away, not only from my blog, but from social media overall, in order to retain my sanity. (sanity is, of course, a relative term!)

Therefore, while this announcement is Happy, I am also sorry to report that BnV will be silent for some time. How much time I cannot say precisely, but be assured, I shall return. I will also be working on putting the finishing touches/edits on a project I have been working on for, literally, 20+ years. It is a Jane Austin style, romantic drama period piece set in the 1820′-30’s with, currently, over 147,000 words! More on this to come…..

So until life once again settles back into a routine, I shall wish you all the Best Blessings, Happiness and Peace …..as well as Challenges….that life has to offer 🙂

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I recently hosted an event where other writers had the opportunity to ask me questions about the journey from hobbyist writing to becoming an Indie Author; Published by a well-respected company, and/or landing Freelance writing opportunities; learning to navigate Social Media, networking with fellow writers, and creating a social presence or brand and more. It was a delightful experience, but I was quickly made aware of just how Blessed I truly am, without realizing it!

Blessings are funny things, really. We can look right past them and not even notice. During the course of the day, answering all the questions I was Blessed to receive, I realized just how fortunate I truly am. So much has happened in so short a time (just 4 little years!) I’ve gone from not even knowing what a blog is, to having nearly 18K followers! I’ve gone from being an unknown author, to being a well-received, Indie; then published writer who has been Blessed with Awards, Excellent Reviews, and books that continue to sell (which is all a writer can truly hope for). I’ve made more friends during this process than I truly realized and have developed a reputation for Kindness and Generosity without being thoroughly aware of it.

Thanks to Friends Like YOU, this journey has been an exciting and event-filled one, laden with Blessings! Thank You so much for being such a large part of my Blessings 🙂

You may be curious to know just what we chatted about, so I copied the Q&A from the Ask Me Anything Event for you to peruse. If you have any of your own, please feel free to ask away 🙂

Hi Hugh 🙂 I am actually fortunate enough to know someone in the industry, so I have interest alreayd 😉 However, before a writer can sell his/her story, its crucial to have a fantastic screenplay. Directors want to be able to visualize what your story is going to look like and know how much work is going to be involved in each scene. The best way to convey that information is a screenplay. You can certainly pay someone to write it for you IF you have thousands of dollars at your disposal, but I’ve bought a few books and am learning the process for myself. It will certainly take longer, but who can tell my story better than I? Hope this is helpful? :)Thanks ever so much for joining the conversation! :)Best Success~

Hi CessMee 🙂 I actually give Free Previews of my books to anyone who wants to try it out via my blog as well as the official Dark Fey Website (links Below). My family got free copies of the entire books 🙂 Free Previews and Free copies are a great way to get your work into the hands of readers, who, WHEN they like it, will spread the word about your story for you. Its a fantastic and easy marketing tactic :)Thanks so much for stopping in and chatting 🙂

Hello Ana 🙂 I certainly cannot say that, and might never say that. After all, Success is an ever-changing ocean of tides and eddys, currents that take you in one direction and then another. Perhaps, if you’ve reached the goals you’ve set for yourself for writing or publishing you may consider that you’ve reached that zenith, but I would then suggest you set new goals 🙂

Hi NicZ. For me, this varies. Sometimes it’s outside, sitting quietly amid nature or beneath the starry sky; sometimes its in my ‘writing room’ listening to music; sometimes inspiration hits right in the middle of watching a movie (usually something stirring or inspiring). I’ve written a post on my blog about What Inspires Me and hope you might stop by and enjoy it. What works best for you?Thanks so much for stopping by and chatting :)Blessings~

Hi CBREEZYX3 :)I have to say the entire series has made me proud. It is very rewarding to have written something that has a positive under-lying message, which is being So Well received by readers. However, when I began this journey, I started off by posting out segments of book one, The Reviled, on my blog and that got the ball rolling. All the positive feedback was Very encouraging to me and helped me to decide to publish it ;)Thanks ever so much for stopping in and chatting :)Blessings~

Hi Faye…GREAT Question. I am very fortunate, indeed. I am Blessed with (perhaps) a not so common ability to write poetry in moments. Once Inspired, the Spirit sings (or the Muse Speaks, depending on your point of view) and very often it is all I can do to keep up. Ive actually written a post on my blog that describes my writing process when this happens, if you are interested 🙂 https://booknvolume.com/2016/02/09/down-from-heaven-2/Personally, I think the most important thing about forming words into musical rhyme is not to be afraid of how someone else might perceive how you ‘sound’. If you have a true Passion for words, harmony, and the music of poetry, let it play in the flow of your words. Thanks so much for stopping by and chatting 🙂 Many Blessings~

Hi BrownRyan :)This is a good one, because I often wonder myself if social media really helps to increase sales. I’ve even done some small tests on the subject, posting verses not posting and watching sales as a result and I have come to the determination that it does, in fact, help. My own personal blog has helped me to forge new friendships, which in turn not only generate sales, but also word of mouth referrals, because friends make recommendations to their friends 😉 Facebook is a good avenue as well, through the use of groups I have been able to build additional alliances and network with other authors who can help spread the word about my books. BUT, and I do beleive this is key, your interactions with other authors and readers need to be genuine. I offer free author spotlights on my blog to help build friendships and support other writers. I do reviews (and always make a concerted effort to give a positive review!) and I use Thursdays on my blog to Share other’s posts exclusively, rather than my own. You will need to discover what works best for you and meshes with your own personality, but, when it’s all said and done, YES, the social media community has helped increase sales.Thanks so much for your question. I wish you all the best success :)Blessings~

Hi Karen :)I am a passionate person by nature, and I believe this shines through in my characters and writing. I believe very strongly in honesty in relationships, and think that we are only ever truly complete when we find our ‘other half’. Yes, I believe in Soul Mates, and I believe in Being The Miracle; treating others as I would want them to treat me, Karma, whatever you might call it. I think my innate desire for harmony shines through in my writing, and even though I tried to create adversaries in Dark Fey, it ended up more harmonious than I expected, so to answer your questions, I believe it does help creating a believable and relateable realm.Thanks So much for your questions Karen 🙂 I truly appreciate you stopping by :)Blessings~

Hello MBradShaw :)I believe my imagination/creativity is the most valuable, after all, without the ability to create out of nothing, I would find it very difficult to write. I have learned throughout my life, however, that creativity ebbs and flows like a tide. There are times when I can barely keep up with my whirling thoughts and other times when it seems there are none. So, in addition to the gift of creativity, I would also say it is a very valuable asset to be able to understand that gift; to realize that it is not a boundless wellspring, but rather something that needs to be nurtured. Creativity needs to be fed, just like the mind and spirit; and it also needs to rest. Learning what fuels your own creative fire and how to feed it and allow it to recharge is intregral in being a successful, prolific writer…….at least, in my opinion ;)Thanks So Very Much for your question. I hope my answer is of some help or insight.Blessings~

Hi Robert 🙂 Im not entirely sure I completely understand your question, however I guess I could say that nearly all my poetry is a description of my dreams….and since I tend to write most often in the evening, that as well….here‘s one I like.

By the Breath of Twilight,

When Labours Cease and Silence,

For One Fleeting Measure,

Like the Soothing Caress of a Lover’s Hand

That in his Lightest Touch does Ease the Sorrows of the Day and Burdens of the Mind,

A Balm as Sweet as Dulcet Wine to the Lip and

As Fine as the Harmonious Melodies of the Lute,

Fills Each Lingering Breath with Sighs,

Dries the Water from these Searching eyes,

When in that Shifting Light, ‘neath the Lavender Whispers of Eventide,

I See Your Most Beguiling Smile.

. ~Morgan~

Hope this is what you were looking for 🙂 Thanks so much for asking!Blessings~

Hello Karen :)OH that is a great question! I am not sure I can tell you what THE Secret is, but I can tell you what has worked for me. Firstly, I think it’s very important to Believe in what you are writing/offering. Believe in it’s integrity. That can carry you a long way to building the bridge that helps you traverse the chasms of doubt, criticism, etc. The support of family/friends/other authors and readers also help to span those gaps when we wonder if we are doing the right thing. Do not allow the Light that Shines from within to be engulfed by the Darkness raging all around. I often tell myself, the more opposition I come up against, the more powerful my offering must be and that helps to Inspire me.Trust in yourself and your writing. I guess thats the Best advice I can give. I hope it helps!Thanks so very much for stopping in :)Blessings~

Hi RamirezErica :)Firstly, I’d have to say, Blessings! I’ve been Blessed with a story that seems to speak to people. It touches on relevant issues in a way that carries readers away into another place/time, and I suppose that is appealing. Secondly, I did enter the New Apple Book Awards ‘contest’ in 2016, so submitting your work is also important. If you feel you have something award-worthy, trust in it. Trust in yourself and be Bold! And Finally, I guess I have to say that the old adage is true “If at first you don’t succeed……”. Keep Trying, Keep submitting your work. Dont Give Up. Thanks so much for stopping by and chatting. I do hope this may help to inspire you :)Many Blessings~

Hi Kelly 🙂 Yes, I absolutely am, though I like to say, I am a Hopeful romantic! I do believe being a romantic at heart aids in writing/creativity and I think you may agree that most ‘artists’ are also romantics. Whether you dream of a utopian socieity, finding your Soul Mate, or the possibility of life in another realm of existence, being a romantic gives you the ability to look beyond reality and dream of what may be better. Ultimately, that is what generates creativity.What do you dream about? Do you use it in your own writing? Thanks ever so much for asking:) Many Blessings!

I am not sure I can tell you what THE Secret is, but I can tell you what has worked for me. Firstly, I think it’s very important to Believe in what you are writing/offering. Believe in it’s integrity. That can carry you a long way to building the bridge that helps you traverse the chasms of doubt, criticism, etc. The support of family/friends/other authors and readers also help to span those gaps when we wonder if we are doing the right thing. Do not allow the Light that Shines from within to be engulfed by the Darkness raging all around. I often tell myself, the more opposition I come up against, the more powerful my offering must be and that helps to Inspire me.Trust in yourself and your writing. I guess thats the Best advice I can give. I hope it helps!Thanks so very much for stopping in :)Blessings~

Hi Sandra 🙂 For myself, I have found that by connecting with other writers/artists through genuine conversations and by offering spotlights/reviews/guest blogging on my own blog, I have found reciprocal offers easy to come by. You might call it networking; you may call it Karma, but I have found that others are far more liable to offer you an interivew or spotlight for your book if they already know and (hopefully!) like you 😉 The other, more obvious avenue (though usually less successful, by my counts) is asking. Peruse other blogs and websites, see what they offer and what they are looking for; and if it meshes with what you are seeking to share, reach out to them. Every new avenue helps to lay a foundation for you. Each opportunity, no matter how seemingly insignificant, widens the path; so don’t be shy. Believe in yourself and Be Bold.What have you found works best for you?Thanks ever so much for asking and visiting me today. Delighted to meet you and wish you all the best !

Hi Heenal 🙂 Im not sure if they are golden, but these are a few things that have worked for me. Most Importantly, Believe in yourself. Confidence shines through everything you do, just as doubt does. Project what you want. Speak your Successes. Live your Dream. Work Hard! Thats something not everyone wants to hear, but its so very true. I’ve put in countless hours that I will never be financially compensated for, but when you love what you do those hours don’t matter. All of these are probably ‘no brainers’, but they are vital to any measure of success. I suppose it should also be said that you shouldn’t expect to become the next J.K. Rowling. If monetary gain is at the heart of your desires, you may be disappointed, but if you truly love the written word and believe in what you are sharing through your gift, whatever measure of ‘success’ you achieve will be gratifying. Finally, I’ve heard it said that you should strive to do something every day to work towards your goals. A Journey of a thousand miles requires 10000 steps (probably more!) so be faithful to yourself and take them :)Does any of this make sense? Is there anything you’d like me to elaborate on more fully?Thanks so much for asking and I wish you the Best Success~

Hello Rhoda 🙂 Yes, Yes I am, although I’ve never heard that specific phrase before. A Blithe Spirit. I like it…and perhaps that speaks volumes about me. I do enjoy the simple things. I love Harmony, Peacefulness, Laughter, Love. It’s certainly not easy to maintain such a perspective in a world filled with darkness and calamity, and I’ve surely had my own low moments; but I believe the best way to hold onto the Light is the seek the Light. Fill your Spirit with what you want to Be, what you want to Project into the world, and what you want to Achieve. If you seek Joy, you will probably Laugh. If you follow after violence, you will probably end up angry and hateful. For myself, I tend to read/watch things that uplift or feed the soul. It might be something as simple as a Nature program or the London Symphony Orchestra playing Vivaldi. I listen to beautiful music that Inspires. I surround myself with Positivity and do not involve myself with destructiveness. Its actually rather surprising how one Small Act of Kindness can feed your soul! Just smiling can be its own inducement. What about you Rhoda? What cheers and Inspires YOU?Thanks ever so much for asking. Many Sweet and Blitheful Blessings 🙂

Hi Elena 🙂 It’s taken me four years (and counting!) to attain the limited measure of ‘overnight’ success I currently enjoy. Many Many hours of ‘unpaid’ and unapplauded work, as well as a great deal of Self Motivation has gone into this and I’d be lying if I said it’s been easy. Every day I look for a new opportunity, and I try to make a concerted effort to give something back each day (or at least each week lol) as well. Success after all, is a relationship, just like anything else. Its the offspring of your relationships with readers, other writers, and even those who decide they don’t like what you are doing/offering. I guess, Id also say that being prepared for the blockages that may appear in the road and accepting that it isn’t an easy journey are keys to making that journey prosperous, but its also important to define what form of prosperity you are seeking? It’s taken me a lot of years of dreaming to realize that I am truly happy NOT being the next J.K. Rowling. So what measure of success are you looking for? What will make YOU truly happy?Thank you so much for chatting. Many Blessings~

Hi Marsha. Yes, always. Success is no secret and the best piece of advice I can, and usually, give is Work Hard and Believe. I have written blog posts about ‘success’; I’ve talked about what I’ve done and am doing in interviews and in private conversations and am Blessed to continue to find friends who want to share their own experience and ideas. Its an ever-changing ‘model’, success, and Im also open to what others have to say. What are you doing that is working? What’s not working? And is there anything specific you’d like to know that I might share? Thanks so much for asking 🙂 I wish you all the very best~

Hi Geekeeme :)Writers Block, in my experience, is just your mind’s way of asking you to rest. Just like the body, your creative processes require rest and refueling. Very often, I take time away from writing and allow the silence full reign. Do other things that you truly enjoy. Listen to Music, Read, go for long walks, whatever you find Inspiring, because during the quiet interlude, you may hear the whisperings of The Muse, leading you in a new direction perhaps. The Words will return. It may take longer than you want, but try not to fill the void with frustration or forced writing. Give yourself time away and allow your creativity time to renew itself. Hope this helps 🙂

Ok so, a don’t typically do shameless self promotion….But Im SO Excited I couldn’t help myself!!

Today I am hosting an #AMA Event starting at 11 AM EST!

So? you quizzically wonder….What is an AMA Event?

It’s an opportunity for you/readers/other authors/poets/creative spirits to literally ASK ME ANYTHING…..well…LOL…. anything about my books, Writing, Creativity, Being an Indie, Published and Freelance Author. Want to Talk about Marketing Ideas, How to Build Networking Opportunities, Creating a Brand/ Social Presence, staying true to your writing ideals? Me too! So do please pop on over to the AMA Website and lets have a natter 🙂

Ok so, a don’t typically do shameless self promotion….But Im SO Excited I couldn’t help myself!!

I will be hosting an #AMA (Ask Me Anything!) Event December 1st starting at 11 AM EST!

What is this?

It’s an opportunity for you to literally ASK ME ANYTHING about Writing, Creativity, Being an Indie, Published and Freelance Author. Talk about Marketing Ideas, How to Build Networking Opportunities, Creating a Brand/ Social Presence, staying true to your writing ideals and more.

The journey from hobbyist writing to Indie Author; Published by a well-respected company, and/or landing Freelance writing opportunities can be daunting. Even more challenging is learning to navigate Social Media, Networking with fellow writers, and creating a social presence or brand. How do you build opportunities for yourself and expand your social media Reach?

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You are a Blessing that brings smiles to my face each and every day. You have made Booknvolume FAR more successful than I ever Dreamed it might be. and YOU are who I am Thankful for this holiday season.

Yet as the rush and bustle of the season bears down, I have realized this year, perhaps more than most, that time is so very precious. Each Moment goes by in a flash and, while the season brings joy and glitter, yummies for tummies, and mirthful musings, it can also bring challenges, frustrations and that ogre of evil STRESS!!

SO, I have decided to listen to myself, for a change!, and take a break during this busy season in order to remain focused and ENJOY the holiday. In my absence, I will be Re-Running some of my previous works, just to keep the dust from accumulating 😉

For those of you who share this holiday season with us and even those who do not, I Wish You All the Best Tidings of Joy and Light. May you Find Happiness by the sleigh-full and Treasure the time with family and friends.

It’s so true, isn’t it? When you read something you love, you tend to hang onto it. It’s permitted to occupy valuable real estate, either on your book shelf or in your Kindle Library; occupying that privileged place for an indeterminant amount of time until you decide to read it again. It’s not a matter of IF you will read it again; just when 🙂

Writing is much the same, really. Although quiet spells come, and sometimes Inspiration seems devoid of feeling, its not a matter of IF it will return; only when. I’ve been writing steadily for nearly 4 years now; ever since opening this blog, and in all that time I really haven’t hit any insurmountable walls….until recently.

Having finished Dark Fey, the source of its inspiration has quieted. Odd, really, that such a strong voice should now go silent, but it has. Still, it only serves to remind me that the story itself was, Truly, Inspired. Author T J Green and I were recently talking about writers block and inspiration and she turned our chat into an interview. So Im delighted, in the absence of new material of my own, to share our discussion with you.

What are you working on now?
I am finishing up the aforementioned Historical Romance as well as reading a book on how to write screenplays. I have had an offer on Dark Fey, IF I can get it into a stellar screenplay 😉 (SO Exciting!)

When you’re not writing, what do you get up to?
I spend most of my weekends with my Dear One. We’ve only been dating for about a year and the romance factor is still heart-pounding. When I’m not with him, I spoil my cat, spend time with my family and friends and do as much independent marketing on social media as I can.

Welcome to my Author Spotlight Guest Posts I have started a new feature on my blog, called Author Spotlight – Guest Posts. As you can see from the image above, I am looking for themed posts about fairies, myths, and magic. If you are an interested author and would like to be featured on my blog, […]

Four years? Four whole years? Is it even possible? Four years of endless (well, nearly) blather, prattle, amalgamations, poetically engineered terms, and sentences long enough to make even Charles Dickens envious in a celebration of Words Words Words!

Yes, Indeed! Today is Booknvolume’s Fourth Anniversary 🙂 Or BnVersary, as I like to say (thus the aforementioned ‘amalgamations’) and I simply had to share the joy! After all, if you didn’t love words as much as I, you wouldn’t be here; certainly wouldn’t continue to return day after day (or week after week) to see what Morgan is Musing about now. Perhaps I’m doing something ‘write’; perhaps it’s sheer morbid curiosity on your part; who’s to say, really, but at the end of the day, this non-descript little blog has brought MUCH joy to my life (and hopefully a portion to yours as well) 🙂 You may know me rather well by now. You might be quite familiar with my ramblings, and you may understand exactly how words move my heart and soul (perhaps because they move you similarly) but the following expresses it so well, I simply had to share it (again). And for those of you who may be new to BnV, this may, perhaps, shed some light into exactly how much I LOVE words.

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…Since my thoughts are flying in a rather confusing array of directions, at least at the present moment, I thought I would preface this post with the aforementioned disclaimer before I end up lost somewhere in the wilds of Uzbekistan with you sitting there with that particularly enchanting, though perhaps somewhat frustrating (at least for you) puzzled expression on your face that most people end up having when they sit down and read one of my whirling words posts, most particularly on night’s such as this when the words are flowing faster than I can logically keep up with, though often, depending upon the moon’s cycle or how much chocolate and/or caffeine I may have had before sitting down to begin writing, it can be a rather bewildering experience; whereat, being the kindhearted soul that I am, and never wishing to intentionally lead someone into a grammatical quagmire, as I am for all intents and purposes a good soul ( though you and I both know that even good souls have halo’s that glow neon red now and again) I generally tend to use this moment of perplexity to point out that I did warn you, my dearest readers, very early on in our relationship (that being the early days of BnV) that I do have the most annoying (or potentially amusing, depending once again upon the aforementioned phase of the moon or how much chocolate or caffeine You’ve ingested before beginning to read) predilection to run off on wild tangents of verbosity that would make even Charles Dickens’s head ache, but let that go.

It is moments such as this that give me the oddest, yet greatest pleasure and were during my high school years, amusingly, opportunities for me to stretch my writing skills to such degrees that my English professor ( a very good soul indeed who loved words nearly as much as I did/do) resorted to noting that my fondness for crafting compound-complex sentences on the backs of my test papers during the remaining time I had in class (because I often finished the tests early, being rather good in English class, perhaps not entirely surprisingly) and then diagramming them for the sheer delight of doing so was, in his opinion, a very strong indicator that I had, either, some form of mental derangement not yet diagnosed, or, I was a word-smith in the making. (oooo Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 53.8! Marvelous! )

You may at this moment tend to agree and I would not argue the fact, but before I leave you with a beautifully muddled expression, please allow me Bestow this final thought:

To Write; To Paint with Words as an Artist Bedecks his canvas with hues and shades and layers of pigmentation; To Sing a Melody upon which the gaze may Linger and over which the Heart may Muse again and again: To Create visual Splendour with grammar and language that is, perhaps, fundamentally underutilized or neglected ( and to use Capitalization in the most maddening, although previously explained, manner), to me, is the most Beguiling form of Intoxication in which I could ever take Pleasure and, for you, Dear Intrepid Reader, to Undertake the Journey; to Brave the Frontier of Superfluous Verbosity and reach the shore with a Smile (though, perchance, to some extent exhausted), is, Hopefully, far more Rewarding an Endeavor than many.

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I hope you enjoyed the Superfluous Verbosity and will continue to do so during the days, weeks, and hopefully years to come! After all, without YOU my dear followers and intrepid readers, BnV would simply NOT BE!

Not when words have been my constant companion for longer than I can remember. Days and nights filled with rivers of cascading torrents; phrases sweetly rhyming; enigmatic timing; endless harmonies and synchronizations chiming; yet, I suppose every writer ultimately comes to a place where the tides are churning like a maelstrom and they have to decide whether to sink or swim.

You’ve probably noticed already. It is by no means a lack of interest, I positively assure you; nevertheless, I have found my time extremely limited of late, or less than late and more like over the past few months, and have not been able to make my rounds to chit and chat as I prefer to. As a result, I have tried to keep up simply by liking, but I simply do not like simply liking. It feels less than sincere somehow, though it is by no means so.

You know how it is, don’t you? Life comes along at a ferocious pace sometimes and social media is forced into the back seat. I have taken a few breaks this year already, but always seem to come back just as behind as before I went away and my writing, sadly, has felt the result. In fact, I have done far less writing in 2017 than in many years; still, with my deadline (for book three of the Dark Fey Trilogy) looming, I am beginning to feel the pressure.

What to do? What to do? I have turned this conundrum over and over, wondering what to do and have, at long last, come to the inevitable, if regrettable, conclusion that I must put something on hold. Although that hold may come at some cost, I feel, at the present moment, it is the right (or perhaps the Write) choice, if only so I might Write.

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I have said all that to say this: for the foreseeable future, or until Dark Fey Breaking Into The Light is ready for release, I shall be placing all Comments on Hold. It cannot be helped, though I’ve tried….and tried.

Please Please do not think my silence is indicative of disinterest. Please Please know with Certainty that my Likes are Smiles for your writing, they are me saying OH I love this! How Wonderful! You’ve hit the nail on the head! You’ve knocked it clean out of the park! And You’ve got all dilithiam crystals performing at top efficiency! Even if I don’t actually say the words, Please Please know how truly I mean it.

You make BooknVolume what it is and I shall not forget; yet until such time as I can share a proper natter with you, I shall be (oddly!) quiet. I do hope you may understand and shall continue to enjoy what I post during this interlude of Hush.

When All Hope fails and darkness closes in, Remember,
Even in the depths of the cosmos where distances are vast and no warmth survives,
Light Endures.

When Faith falters and shadows rush in to snatch and steal, to cheat and lie, Remember,
Even in the deepest reaches of the heavens where time stretches out to eternity,
Light Endures.

When Trust is shattered and fear settles like an icy mantel that freezes the heart and captures the Soul, Remember,
Even in the farthest reaches of space where infinity expands into the unfathomable,
Light Endures.

It Endures

Inside of You,

Ever Glimmering,

Ever True………..

Morgan’s Musings is the name of the column I am now writing on a monthly basis for Fresh Lifestyle Magazine. Today my very first official article has been published, marking 2/9, (once again,but thats another post entirely!) as a Blessed day.

Light Endures was one of my highest ranked posts from BnV of all time, so it was not a difficult choice to share the verse for my first article, and then to add a short expansion of the verse, giving a sort of behind the scenes look into what Inspired the poem and why I wrote it, which you can Read in it’s entirety here.

Thank You ever so much, not only for sharing my excitement, but for sharing my journey. It has been so amazing, blossoming from not having a clue about what blogging is or how to do it, to sharing my very first poem, and then my very first BOOK, to this, now, today, my Very First Nationally Published article in my very own column in a well respected magazine.
OH the JOY is nearly Overwhelming!!!!!! I’m off to enjoy the radiant glow of the Light …that Ever Endures 🙂

As it is Thankful Thursday, it’s the best possible time to share my most recent news, for which I am more Thankful than I can properly express (although I shall certainly do my best!)

Booknvolume has been in existence now for close to four years (amazing as that may be!) In and of itself, that is truly something to be Thankful for; after all, without the past (nearly) four years, I would never have met any of YOU. Booknvolume has given me an extraordinary chance to share the quiet whisperings of my spirit, as well as the thunderous pounding of my heart, and the shifting shadows and light of my writings (most particularly Dark Fey).

Yet now a new and thrilling opportunity stands before me. A bold new horizon to explore, offering an ever expanding spectrum through which to share those same whisperings and musings. For you see, I am excited and perfectly delighted to share with you,that I have been invited to join the excellent staff of Fresh Lifestyle Magazine, a monthly periodical that seeks to Inspire, Educate and Encourage women and men to explore and Celebrate healthy living in all aspects of their lives.

I shall be joining a team of contributors that includes such notable individuals as Kimberly Perry: Creator of Fresh Chef Recipes, Television Host of Fresh Chef Minute, Nationally Acclaimed book Author, “Eat Clean for Life”, and Workshop and Convention Speaker; Dr. Sabrina Black: International speaker, author, counselor, and executive leadership life coach; Lauren Hicks-Jordan: President and Founder of Michigan Fashion Week; Deborah Johnson Taylor: Co-Founder, Executive Field Leader and Ambassador of the Faith Base Cause Initiative with MedEx Coast To Coast; and Kathi Perry: the Cleveland Director of Dec My Room, a Nonprofit Organization that seeks to enhance the lives of children and young adults who are being admitted into a hospital for a prolonged amount of time.

As you can well imagine, I am truly Honoured to be invited to add my talents to such a remarkable team! My contribution will be Morgan’s Musings, a monthly column dedicated to sharing the Inspirations of Love, Hope, Peace and Joy through poetry as well as my own unique brand of superfluous verbosity (that you have all come to know and love?). Dark Fey will also be featured in the magazine’s spotlight this month and will be listed among the magazine’s Favorite Things for an entire year!

To say I am Thankful is rather an understatement, but Thankful I am, and filled with humble appreciation for their confidence in me. I shall continue to strive to share the gentle whisperings of the Spirit and the poundings of my heart’s passions here on BnV as well as through Morgan’s Musings and hope with all my Thankful Heart that those who read the words I am guided to write shall find them as much a source of Blessing as I do.

A Thankful Heart is Open to Blessings
because it is closed to worry, doubt, and wailing.

A Thankful Heart is Filled with Love
because it empties itself of loathing, greed, and envy.

A Thankful Heart is Overflowing with Peace
because it does not Share itself with lies, distrust, and negativity.

A Thankful Heart Touches Others with its Blessings and Love
because it is Ever in the Presence of Love and Blessing.

A Thankful Heart Speaks in Kindness, Patience and Empowerment
because it does not Speak of hate, intolerance or to incapacitate.

A Thankful Heart Chooses its Path Each Day with Diligence and Joy
because it does not Concentrate on what it cannot do.

A Thankful Heart Walks in Hope, Love, Peace and Joy
because it Knows nothing else.

A Thankful Heart Shares its Purpose
because it is Incapable of Withholding All that Pours from its Abundant Profusion.

Embark upon Each New Day with a Thankful Heart, for Therein Abides the Abundance of Blessing.

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~Morgan~

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